I feel like I researched and did all things right to prepare for surgery, but nothing post surgery. How often does one drink? What do you drink? When they say clear liquids, does that mean berry protein water from Kelloggs? If anyone can tell me what they have done, it would really help. By the way, I feel good. So far no real pain only soreness and slight discomfort. I want to burp but can't seem to get it out. I feel tightness then it goes away.

Darr,

your doctor should of given you instructions on your fluid intake, I had all kinds of information and paper work also the dietician came in both days i was in the hospital to go over what i was suppose to do. First thing i suggest contact your surgeon every surgeon works a little different I am 2 weeks post-op and for the first 2 weeks i was on clear liquids along with 4 to 5 protien shakes a day my dietician wanted me to have between 50 to 75 grams of protien daily but those #'s also go by your weight. Keeping in mind that are bodies take 4 to 6 weeks to heal we have to be very careful about what goes in out bodies so that band can heal properly. Please contact your doctor ASAP you don't want to make any mistakes after having surgery.

good luck

cindy

Darr,

Your dr should have given you some instructions to follow post-op.

I got mine from my dr during my pre-op appointment.

For clear liquids = anything you can read a newspaper through if you have it in a glass. broth, Water, flavored water, sf Jello.

Thanks I found the notes he emailed me regarding post op nutrition. I had my surgery done in Mexico and they don't go through all the psych eval, nutrition and everything else they do here. I did get lots of emails and I really only focused on pre surgery. He does break it down by weeks. Again I thank you for your quick responses. I'll probably still want tips though.

I'm on day 2 post op and things are feeling better. I have soreness on the port area. This is normalI suspect? When do you feel back to normal as though you only have an implant w/o soreness?

I still have soreness on my port area, just not so often. Usually when I wake up and laugh/cough...LOL Then of course when I lay back to go to bed it is a little sore. Some say it takes a few weeks, a month, or longer for that pain/soreness to go away. I think eventually it'll turn into a discomfort more than anything.

I've been back to my normal grind since 3 days after my surgery...I didn't want to baby myself too much, because I didn't want a long-drawn out recovery time!

I was told clear liquids and for first few days little sips. Then by day four up to 1/2 cup. The may rule was liquid should be able to be drunk through straw ie no Soups with bits in.

I have just got home today and so far it has been Water and a fruit popper and only in small doses.

Darr i also was banded in Mexico on 9/19/07. It went ok, its just been kinda scary not having anyone to talk to. I have followed the post diet but have not been getting the protein needed. I am such a picky person:( Does anyone have any good tasting protein ideas? Starting Wendesday i can have the "mushy" foods but i really need to start getting my protein....so anyone ls help w/ suggestions

Darr i also was banded in Mexico on 9/19/07. It went ok, its just been kinda scary not having anyone to talk to. I have followed the post diet but have not been getting the Protein needed. I am such a picky person:( Does anyone have any good tasting protein ideas? Starting Wendesday i can have the "mushy" foods but i really need to start getting my protein....so anyone ls help w/ suggestions

Hello, what kind of mushies can you eat. I'll be on mushies on Friday, although, I have cheated here and there w/o any immediate consequence. I guess I can't change old bad habits overnight:phanvan I really don't feel any restriction anymore. I wish I did. Hang out here and you should be fine. Ask away and I'll try to be helpful.

Mushies are creamy soups, Mashed potatoes,mac n cheese, refried beans etc. Basically stuff u could eat if u didnt have teeth. Once we get our fills it will be different.

Mac n cheese??? Does it need to be blended up?? LOL

Welcome to the site Darr. Sounds like things are going well for you. Just walk a lot and sip a lot. Donna

just banded- during my mushies stage, I ate refried beans with cheese and light sour cream for my protein. Beans are a good source and so is cheese. I hope this helps you.

I'm diggin' the beans and cheese!!!!! Yummie, I stocked up last night again...bought 5 or 6 cans! LOL

I was told for mushies, I can have any of the following items:

1. cream of wheat

2. pudding consistency oatmeal

3. tuna mixed with nonfat mayo ( I add a spoonful of relish)

4. cottage cheese (I mix this with tuna or fruit or parmesan cheese for some flavor...I also added the broth from Chili and it was good)

5. Soggy Cereal...so I just let it sit before I eat it

6. Creamy Soups...tried this too many calories! No weightloss during the 3 days I ate these.

7. pudding

8. applesauce

and my favorite

9. refried Beans and cheese

I have also had a couple of crackers that melt in my mouth. The nutritionist said this is ok, but I still feel guilty.

I had raspberries from costco that I mashed up in my mouth before swallowing.

There are several cereals that are high in Protein and when you add milk it ends up being about 15 grams per serving.

Tuna is very high in protein. I don't like other canned fish or meats such as chicken, but those are allowed on mushies for me as well.

I haven't had any issues getting and keeping any of this down and I am consistently losing up to a pound a day.

Hope this helps.

Darr, I went to Acuna , Mexico and was banded 9/19 too...it's been17 days and I've lost 19 pounds....

Way to go Eastxnurse! You are doing great!